Simple kitchenware to combine two commonly used functions. Let the water run out of the colander, push it down and the silicone rubber flips up to seal the holes and turns it into a bowl ready to receive sauce and served on the table.

Removing boiling water from a pan full of pasta or rice can often be a tricky task, dealing with unwieldy pan lids and food falling out. Just placing this nifty little 'device' on the edge of the pan will prevent the lid from falling off and moving around, making this tricky task so much less annoying. 

Beginning, and even experienced, home chefs could run into the risk of cutting themselves while chopping the ingredients to the right size. This tiny little shield will keep your fingers safe and inherently teaches you the right position for your fingers.

Even the most gifted mathematicians might face the problem of having to divide a cake at a party into 10 or 12 pieces. This simple piece of paper that you put under the cake tells you exactly what cuts to make to get perfectly equal shares.